Some Studio Display Owners Reporting Issues Updating Display to Latest iOS Firmware

[exoticSpice]

Having a monitor that requires constant software updates is one of the craziest things that ever happened to technology.

Although, from a commercial perspective this is an excellent opportunity for locking people into a constant hardware upgrade loop once software updates are no longer supported.

There also firmware updates for other monitors...

 

[antiprotest]

I think if Steve Jobs would be alive we would never expect such a bad costumer expierence....or if it happen the whole Team can leave there Workplace.

If Steve Jobs were still alive Russia would not have invaded Ukraine.

 

[MVMNT]

Your monitor as a service?

 

[lam0218]

I bought this monitor last week and it does not report any update available

you need to be on macOS 12.3 for the update to be appear.

 

[Chrisyoung89]

You guys and gals are slipping. We had to wait for 15 posts this time until the inevitable “if Steve Jobs were alive” message was posted.

Sorry,its the truth....

 

[BellSystem]

For a display everyone thinks is a terrible product…..they sure sold a ton of them and are out of stock everywhere.

Also all of the Cinema Displays had firmware that could be updated. I don’t remember if the first gen was available publicly or if it was just an internal service thing we had, but I know for sure the last iteration had a update…..for its built in camera…lol

I am happy to see a new Apple Display at what we expect to pay instead of one that costs as much as a Chevy Spark when kitted out.It’s a really well built monitor that has a really nice image. I’m guessing it’s just cool to hate anything Apple does now…

 

[G5isAlive]

Alarmism too much? Between the 2 “growing” threads it’s like 10 people having issues…

its the people that haven't bought them that are in this thread patting themselves on the back. shrugs. I was just thinking the other day how much I like mine. No issues updating.

 

[Reeneman]

It’s the best monitor we at Apple have ever made. It’s fantastic, it’s beautiful.
Any issues? Will be fixed by a software Update.
No update possible? You’re upgrading it wrong!

 

[BornAgainMac]

I wonder if that firmware was going to help with the camera problem or just some other minor things.

 

[Reeneman]

I wonder if that firmware was going to help with the camera problem or just some other minor things.

Which issue with the camera? It’s a fantastic camera powered by the A13 bionic.
Bad quality? You’re looking wrong!!

 

[jeffpeng]

Sorry,its the truth....

Can we please remember how many horrific designs entered the market under Steve Jobs' reign at apple? I know this may sound like heresy to some, but even St. Jobs had a very much mixed track record.

 

[calstanford]

I don't like the direction Apple is going for in 2022 :/
Everything was much better in 2021... I also feel this year's iPhones will be the biggest disappointment ever excluding the camera.

You know nothing about the new iPhone but you know it'll suck!

Okay...

 

[BornAgainMac]

Which issue with the camera? It’s a fantastic camera powered by the A13 bionic.
Bad quality? You’re looking wrong!!

I heard from reviews on Youtube. Maybe the issue was fixed recently.

 

[sos47]

i never had any problems with my monitors over the last fourty years and i never had to update them.
this display would drive me crazy

 

[citysnaps]

The monitor would still work on older firmware. Just like how iPhones still work on older firmware/OS.

Stop it... Reasonable responses will not earn you any forum cred!

Best to join the juvenile race-to-the-bottom sky-is-falling chum-fest and collect valuable prizes.

 

[BootsWalking]

"You're viewing it wrong."

 

[EugW]

The monitor would still work on older firmware. Just like how iPhones still work on older firmware/OS.

The camera on the Studio Display is problematic. Apple itself confirmed the issue and said a firmware fix was coming.

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[citysnaps]

Can we please remember how many horrific designs entered the market under Steve Jobs' reign at apple? I know this may sound like heresy to some, but even St. Jobs had a very much mixed track record.

Shhhh.... Reminding people of the past is too painful for many.

 

[darngooddesign]

The update is likely

Can’t help but feel a monitor shouldn’t need software updates, should all come from the computerbox(TM)…

The update is likely for the display's camera. Back when we had the standalone iSight camera which sat on top of the display, that had software updates as well.

 

[Mr.Blacky]

MacRumors front page comment section is such a clown festival. ?

 

[EugW]

The update is likely

The update is likely for the display's camera. Back when we had the standalone iSight camera which sat on top of the display, that had software updates as well.

Apple Cinema Displays and Thunderbolt Displays also had firmware updates.

 

[eRondeau]

+1 here. Happened right out of the box. I got to see a picture on my new Studio Display for maybe 5 minutes while it was downloading the update, then the update failed and it went dark. Profoundly disappointing beyond words. HOWEVER I followed the instructions on Apple's website -- disconnected the TB cable at both ends, plugged it back in, waited -- and in about an hour the monitor attempted the install again. This time it was successful and it's been fine ever since. Overall I'm very pleased with the Studio Display, but that was the worst possible "Welcome to Apple" I could imagine.

 

[Sophisticatednut]

For a display everyone thinks is a terrible product…..they sure sold a ton of them and are out of stock everywhere.

Also all of the Cinema Displays had firmware that could be updated. I don’t remember if the first gen was available publicly or if it was just an internal service thing we had, but I know for sure the last iteration had a update…..for its built in camera…lol

I am happy to see a new Apple Display at what we expect to pay instead of one that costs as much as a Chevy Spark when kitted out.It’s a really well built monitor that has a really nice image. I’m guessing it’s just cool to hate anything Apple does now…

Well we just need to compare it with the literal display it replaced. And it’s a downgrade in every aspect but 1, it looks a little nicer

 

[chucker23n1]

Having a monitor that requires constant software updates is one of the craziest things that ever happened to technology.

It has a USB hub and a camera. Of course it can get updates.

All internet connected displays need updates, including most Smart TVs.

This isn’t “Internet-connected”.

 

[Sophisticatednut]

The camera on the Studio Display is problematic. Apple itself confirmed the issue and said a firmware fix was coming.

Apple Says Improvements to Studio Display's Webcam Coming in Software Update After Several Poor Reviews

The first reviews have surfaced for Apple's new Studio Display, and one common point among reviewers was that the built-in webcam's image...

www.macrumors.com

Funny thing is. The cost you would save if you bought the “older” display apple sold before they made this you could purchase a 4K camera to use